Nilendri Gunaratne, Esq.

💬 Personal Mission:
As an immigrant herself, Nilendri understands just how life-changing the immigration journey can be. That personal experience fuels her passion for guiding others through the process with clarity, compassion, and confidence. For her, immigration isn’t just legal work—it’s about protecting people, supporting families, and building futures.

⚖️ Legal Focus & Services:
Nilendri’s practice covers a broad range of immigration matters, including:

• Employment-based immigration

• Family-based immigration

• Asylum and removal defense

• Intercountry adoption

She works closely with individuals, families, and businesses to prepare and file visa applications, advocate for clients in removal proceedings, and handle complex immigration challenges with precision and care.

🎓 Education & Credentials:
Nilendri earned her Master’s degree from Penn State University, with a focused specialization in immigration and asylum law. She is licensed to practice law in New York and is an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)—the largest national network of immigration attorneys.

🤝 Approach to Clients:
Her core values are empathy, clear communication, and commitment. Nilendri’s goal is to make the immigration process feel manageable and meaningful. She’s a trusted advocate who listens closely and delivers thoughtful, informed solutions.

🐾 Fun Fact:
Nilendri loves to travel and immerse herself in new cultures. But no matter where her passport takes her, she always returns home to her clever (and occasionally mischievous) cat, Lilly—who’s currently in training to master a few new tricks!